Data Engineer - Iron EagleX

Iron EagleX is a veteran owned defense contracting company based in Tampa, FL.

It is our mission to provide solutions to the most challenging technical problems facing the Department of Defense while simultaneously making a positive impact on our employees and community.

Job Description:

Iron EagleX is looking for a Senior Data Engineer who knows how hardware and software components fit together and integrate with cloud-based resources, to help us modernize a DoD client's data architecture. We are seeking an engineer who is comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone and learning new technologies in order to propel our command into the future.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to):  

• Leverage expertise in cloud-based data architectures to support mission-critical operations.  
• Recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud based, and hybrid resources.  
• Work with the client's migration teams to implement strategy and architecture design.  

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience with non-proprietary big data technologies (Presto, Hive, Spark, Flink etc.) - Presto/Trino is preferred 
• 5+ years of experience with demonstrated strength in data lake/warehouse technical architecture, infrastructure components, and ETL/ELT pipelines 
• 5+ years of experience with workflow management engines (i.e Airflow, AWS Step Functions, Prefect) 
• Experience understanding requirements, analyzing data, discovering opportunities, addressing gaps and communicating them to multiple individuals and stakeholders 
• 3+ years of experience in a software development, infrastructure, or Cloud operations role  
• Experience with multiple operating systems, including LINUX, UNIX, and Windows-based operating systems 
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure 
• Experience with deploying containerized microservices in Kubernetes infrastructure 
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN 

Desired Skills: 

• Experience with applying DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs) and automating that process  
• Experience with working in defense or intelligence community cloud environments is a plus 
• Experience with developing and managing machine images or templates to automate cloud deployments 
• Experience with optimizing cloud environments, including leveraging native cloud capabilities, right-sizing servers, expanding storage, and tracking cost efficiencies at the microservice level  
• Experience with configuring and aggregating logs for data analysis using Splunk or ELK solutions  

Education & Certifications: 

• BS Degree in Computer Science Preferred or related field 

Security Clearance: 

• An active Secret Clearance is required but a TS/SCI is preferred.  

Benefits: 

• National health, vision, and dental plans 
• 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays 
• Life Insurance 
• Short- and long-term disability plans 
• 401(K) retirement plan 
• Incentive and recognition programs 
• Relocation opportunities 

Iron EagleX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.